Pink Sandwort. Cushion-forming evergreen, dark green leaves, attractive star-shaped deep pink flowers. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to June. Partial shade. Hardy.
Arenaria purpurascens
Cushion-forming evergreen, dark green leaves, attractive star-shaped deep pink flowers.
	
	
	Category: Perennials
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Arenaria  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | purpurascens  | 
		
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Pink Sandwort  | 
		
| Flower Colour | pink  | 
		
| Soil | Poor  | 
		
| Aspect | Partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 5cm  | 
		
| Family | Caryophyllaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 40cm  | 
		
| Growth Speed | Fast  | 
		
| Growth Habit | Cushion-forming  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green  | 
		
| Flowers From | May, June  | 
		
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
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